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Cycles - Front Load Washer

Items in the washer can be washed more thoroughly by selecting the wash cycle that best suits the type of items to be washed. Select the cycle from the list below to learn more about the specific cycle:

Cotton or Normal

The COTTON/NORMAL cycle is the most frequently used washing cycle for clothing such as jeans, towels, shirts, sheets, and mixed loads. Use this cycle to wash all normal items, except delicate fabrics such as wool or silk.

The default wash/rinse temperature is Warm/Cold with the wash temperature being approximately 104°F. The approximate cycle time is 58 minutes, which will vary based on soil level, load size, and options selected. Each cycle defaults to a predetermined optimum soil level and spin speed. Not all cycle modifications and options are available on all cycles. Refer to the owner's manual for the Cycle Guide for the model in question.

Allergiene™*

The ALLERGIENE™ cycle uses the intense heat of steam to remove over 95% of common household allergens, like dust mites and pet dander. Use this cycle to wash cloths that accumulate dust–like pillow covers, and bed sheets–or with items that deserve special care–like baby clothes and undergarments.

The approximate cycle time is 113 minutes, which will vary based on soil level, load size, and options selected. Each cycle defaults to a predetermined optimum soil level and spin speed. Not all cycle modifications and options are available on all cycles. Refer to the owner's manual for the Cycle Guide for the model in question.

*Available on select models

Sanitary*

The SANITARY cycle uses extreme temperature changes–extra hot during the wash, cold during the rinse–to clean the dirtiest clothing items in the house. This wash cycle reduces 99.9% bacteria on laundry through the high temperatures.

The default wash/rinse temperature is Extra Hot/Cold with the wash temperature being approximately 158°F. The approximate cycle time is 105 minutes, which will vary based on soil level, load size, and options selected. Each cycle defaults to a predetermined optimum soil level and spin speed. Not all cycle modifications and options are available on all cycles. Refer to the owner's manual for the Cycle Guide for the model in question.

*Available on select models

Bright Whites*

This cycle is designed especially to wash and maintain bright white fabrics.

The default wash/rinse temperature is Hot/Cold with the wash temperature being approximately 122°F. The approximate cycle time is 75 minutes, which will vary based on soil level, load size, and options selected. Each cycle defaults to a predetermined optimum soil level and spin speed. Not all cycle modifications and options are available on all cycles. Refer to the owner's manual for the Cycle Guide for the model in question.

*Available on select models

SpeedWash™

Use the SPEEDWASH cycle to quickly wash lightly soiled clothing and small loads. For high wash and rinse efficiency, it is recommended to wash small loads of 2-3 lightly soiled garments.

Each cycle defaults to a predetermined optimum soil level and spin speed. Not all cycle modifications and options are available on all cycles. Refer to the owner's manual for the Cycle Guide for the model in question.

Handwash, Wool or Delicates

These cycles were designed to wash extra delicate fabrics. A good rule of thumb is to use the HANDWASH cycle with every item that is supposed to be hand washed. If it's a delicate fabric such as dress shirts, blouses, nylons, and sheer or lacy garments, use the DELICATES cycle.

The default wash/rinse temperature is Cold/Cold with the wash temperature being approximately 77°F. The approximate cycle time is 34 minutes, which will vary based on soil level, load size, and options selected. Each cycle defaults to a predetermined optimum soil level and spin speed. Not all cycle modifications and options are available on all cycles. Refer to the owner's manual for the Cycle Guide for the model in question.

The RINSE+SPIN cycle allows the washer to only performing the final rinse and spin cycle. On some models this is found in the options, while on others this is found on the cycle dial.

The approximate cycle time is 20 minutes, which will vary based on soil level, load size, and options selected.

Permanent Press

The PERMANENT PRESS cycle can be used for dress clothing, poly/cotton blends, wrinkle free clothing, and table cloths.

The default wash/rinse temperature is Cold/Cold with the wash temperature being approximately 77°F. The approximate cycle time is 34 minutes, which will vary based on soil level, load size, and options selected. Each cycle defaults to a predetermined optimum soil level and spin speed. Not all cycle modifications and options are available on all cycles. Refer to the owner's manual for the Cycle Guide for the model in question.

Heavy Duty

The HEAVY DUTY cycle can be used for heavily soiled cotton fabrics.

The default wash/rinse temperature is Warm/Cold with the wash temperature being approximately 104°F. The approximate cycle time is 100 minutes, which will vary based on soil level, load size, and options selected. Each cycle defaults to a predetermined optimum soil level and spin speed. Not all cycle modifications and options are available on all cycles. Refer to the owner's manual for the Cycle Guide for the model in question.

*Available on select models

SteamFresh™*

The HEAVY DUTY cycle can be used for heavily soiled cotton fabrics.

The default wash/rinse temperature is Warm/Cold with the wash temperature being approximately 104°F. The approximate cycle time is 100 minutes, which will vary based on soil level, load size, and options selected. Each cycle defaults to a predetermined optimum soil level and spin speed. Not all cycle modifications and options are available on all cycles. Refer to the owner's manual for the Cycle Guide for the model in question.

*Available on select models

Baby Wear

The BABY WEAR cycle can be used for lightly soiled baby wear.

The default wash/rinse temperature is Extra Hot/Cold with the wash temperature being approximately 158°F. The approximate cycle time is 120 minutes, which will vary based on soil level, load size, and options selected. Each cycle defaults to a predetermined optimum soil level and spin speed. Not all cycle modifications and options are available on all cycles. Refer to the owner's manual for the Cycle Guide for the model in question.

*Available on select models

Drain and Spin

The DRAIN AND SPIN cycle performs a drain and spin. This cycle is intended for wet clothes that just need to have the excess water spun out of them.

The approximate cycle time is 20 minutes.

Small Load*

The SMALL LOAD cycle can be used to wash small loads of cotton, linen, towels, shirts, sheets, jeans, and even mixed loads.

The default wash/rinse temperature is Warm/Cold with the wash temperature being approximately 104°F. The approximate cycle time is 50 minutes, which will vary based on soil level, load size, and options selected. Each cycle defaults to a predetermined optimum soil level and spin speed. Not all cycle modifications and options are available on all cycles. Refer to the owner's manual for the Cycle Guide for the model in question.

*Available on select models

Towels*

The TOWELS cycle can be used for towels and cotton garments.

The default wash/rinse temperature is Warm/Cold with the wash temperature being approximately 104°F. The approximate cycle time is 73 minutes, which will vary based on soil level, load size, and options selected. Each cycle defaults to a predetermined optimum soil level and spin speed. Not all cycle modifications and options are available on all cycles. Refer to the owner's manual for the Cycle Guide for the model in question.

*Available on select models

Bulky/Large

The BULKY/LARGE cycle can be used for large items such as blankets and comforters.

The default wash/rinse temperature is Warm/Cold with the wash temperature being approximately 104°F. The approximate cycle time is 105 minutes, which will vary based on soil level, load size, and options selected. Each cycle defaults to a predetermined optimum soil level and spin speed. Not all cycle modifications and options are available on all cycles. Refer to the owner's manual for the Cycle Guide for the model in question.

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